leaving
AmericanEtymology
Origin of leaving
First recorded in 1300–50, leaving is from the Middle English word leving. See leave 1, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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He said some clients were left with only £200 a month after paying rent, leaving little for food, transport or social contact.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
They’re leaving as AI rapidly shakes up the entry-level jobs that were once thought of as solid career launchpads.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Separatists in Canada's oil-rich Alberta province say they have collected the signatures of more than 300,000 supporters, enough names under Alberta law to force a referendum on leaving Canada.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
After leaving the hospital, participants were randomly assigned to receive beta blockers or to avoid them.
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
I whispered stories to the wind, told the ocean my secrets, leaving it all behind and letting go of the innocent child I had once been.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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